Scheduling threads on processors
US8156495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/5033
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device, system, and method are directed towards managing threads and components in computer system with one or more processing units. A processor group has an associated hierarchical structure containing nodes that may correspond to processing units, hardware components, or abstractions. The processor group hierarchy may be used to assign one or more threads to one or more processing units, by traversing the hierarchy based on various factors. The factor may include load balancing, affinity, sharing of components, loads, capacities, or other characteristics of components or threads. A processor group hierarchy may be used in conjunction with a designated processor set.
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